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MD SB721
Bill
AI Summary
- Adds a third pathway for courts to issue permanent protective orders: when the individual against whom the order is issued consents to it
- Previously, permanent protective orders required either a 5-year sentence with 12 months served for the original abuse, or a 5-year sentence for abuse committed during an existing protective order
- The consent option still requires that an interim, temporary, or final protective order was previously issued against the individual
- Amends Section 4-506(k) of the Maryland Family Law Article
- Takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Family Law - Permanent Protective Orders - Consent
Protection Orders
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537
5/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/15/2025
Judicial Proceedings1/31/2025
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